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India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away
India’s First Lady Suvra Mukherjee, wife of President Pranab Mukherjee passed away in New Delhi. She was 74. On 7th August 2015, she had suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to Research and Referral Army Hospital. About Suvra Mukherjee ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
SBI launches mobile wallet app 'Buddy'
India’s largest banking entity State Bank of India (SBI) launched a Mobile wallet application dubbed as ‘SBI Buddy’. It was launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a function held at State Bank Bhavan, Nariman Point in Mumbai. SBI’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
IDBI appointed Kishor Piraji Kharat as its MD and CEO
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) has appointed Kishor Piraji Kharat as its new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. Kishor Kharat is a graduate in commerce and law who is also a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
India imposed Anti-dumping duty on Linen imports from China and Hong Kong
On 17 August the Finance Ministry has imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on ‘flax’ or ‘linen’ fabric imports from China and Hong Kong for period of five years. Accordingly the revenue department has imposed anti-dumping duty of 0.75 US dollars per ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
RBI suspended licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)
On 17 August the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suspends licence of seven non-banking finance companies (NBFCs). The seven NBFCs whose licences were suspended are – Religare Finance, Artisans Micro Finance, Eden Trade & Commerce, RCS Parivar Finance, Nott Investments, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Queen Elizabeth II set to become Britain's longest-reigning Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II is set to become Britain’s longest-reigning Monarch in the history. On 10th September 2015, she will become the longest-reigning British head of state and the longest-reigning female monarch in history. She will surpass record held by her ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Tamil Nadu tops in organ donation in India
Tamil Nadu state has topped in organ donation in the country by harvesting organs of 683 persons and donating them to over 3000 beneficiaries. It was announced by State Health Minister C Vijaya Bhaskar after state observed Organ Donation Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
China successfully tests power system for largest space rocket
China successfully tested the power system (engines) of its stated to be the largest space launch vehicle viz. Long March-5 carrier. In the test engines of the rocket were successfully fired on the ground. This power system will be used ..